But difficulties with Queensland Cricket - which has laid the blame for the delay at the feet pop of diva Adele and her fans - have led to a delay.

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Adele's concert at the Gabba on March 4 reportedly caused damage to the turf that is expected to take several weeks to recover.

Adelaide's Erin Phillips (left) and Sarah Perkins belt out the team song after their win against Collingwood on Sunday.Credit:Getty Images

Last week, Queensland Sports Minister Mick De Brenni said the Gabba was on track to host the women's grand final and the first two Brisbane AFL home games, but Queensland Cricket has concerns about the centre wicket area because of damage from the concert.

"[The] AFL is continuing to work with Stadiums Qld, the Gabba and the Qld Govt and will have an AFLW grand final venue determined by tomorrow," the league tweeted on Sunday night.

Other options for the game include playing at Gold Coast's Metricon Stadium as a curtain-raiser to the men's Gold Coast-Lions clash, or at Adelaide Oval.

The Crows beat the Magpies at Olympic Park Oval on Sunday to secure the second grand final spot at Melbourne's expense. Eight points behind early in the final term, heroics from Sarah Perkins and Erin Phillips drove Adelaide to a 24-point victory.

Adele charmed fans in Brisbane over the weekend, but got more than she bargained for when she was attacked by mosquitoes. Credit:Getty Images

It was sweet revenge for Victorian Perkins, who was overlooked by the four local clubs at last year's draft, only to be given a lifeline by the Crows. Having lost around 40 kilograms in the past 18 months, the burly forward has been a revelation in the first AFLW season, kicking 11 goals.

Getting used to her new status as a cult hero, Perkins explained after the game how she had dealt with the many online trolls. "You get your haters. But you just take it, and you just reply to the ones you want to. Just roll with it.

Workers at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium break down the stage after Adele's Sunday night concert. The ground will host a round-one AFL match on Saturday night.Credit:Justin McManus

"I think that's the best thing that I've learnt to do."

Perkins has plenty of fans too, including a contingent of about 50 family members and friends who came to watch on Sunday.

Sarah has shone for the Crows after being overlooked by four local clubs at last year's draft.Credit:Michael Willson/AFL Media

That extended support team will now need to consider what to do if they have to fly north for the decider. The Lions ended the home and away season unbeaten despite being held to a draw by fast-finishing Carlton at Ikon Park on Sunday.

Having already locked away top spot heading into the final round, the Lions resisted the urge to give their stars the weekend off ahead of the grand final.

Defender Nicole Hildebrand is in doubt for the decider however, after hurting her knee against the Blues. She is set to have scans on Monday.

The Lions beat the Crows by three points a fortnight ago at Norwood. Adelaide coach Bec Goddard said she was glad her side had gained the opportunity to have another crack at Brisbane.

Perkins said the Lions would be hard to beat. "They were a very tough opponent. They obviously had a very strong backline which helped them get over the line in that game against us," Perkins said.

"I think they thrive off Sabs [Sabrina Frederick-Traub] and Tayla Harris down forward, and their captain Zielks [Emma Zielke] and [Emily] Bates, and even Kate McCarthy with that speed.

"They'll bring a very fast game, just like we like to play."

The Crows have their own injury concern after forward Courtney Cramey suffered a concussion against the Pies.

Goddard was hopeful Cramey would be fit to face the Lions but insisted no chances would be taken.

Blue Darcy Vescio finished the home and away season as the competition's leading goalkicker with 14 majors despite being held goalless on Sunday.